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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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